CELEBRITY CASES COULD OFFER EXAMPLES FOR FAMILY LAW SITUATIONS

CELEBRITY CASES COULD OFFER EXAMPLES FOR FAMILY LAW SITUATIONS

Posted By
Susan O'Brian of O'Brian & Associates

When a couple decides to separate, it can seem like a very difficult and
lonely time in their lives. They may not know exactly what the divorce
process could entail and be unsure who to turn to who may understand.
Some Washington residents may begin following celebrity divorce cases
in the news to see how those high profile cases proceed, and while the
cases may not be wholly similar, they can provide some thinking points
as to certain aspects of the family law process.

When going through a separation, money is often a main discussion point,
such as with child support. Noncustodial parents often must make payments
to the custodial parent in order to help provide for the children, and
in many states, there could be a value placed upon the number of children
in order to help decide how must child support may be required. Coming
to an agreement on how much support is needed can be a tricky endeavor,
and the situation may be easier for those couples who have a significant
income and more money to disperse.

Though children who grew up with famous parents may be used to extravagances,
the courts are not required to maintain their style of living when it
comes to deciding child support. The main focus should be that the children
are taken care of, not ensuring that they still have many luxuries. However,
payment negotiations can still become complicated if one parent believes
that the other should pay more in order to help support the children.

Family law areas can be complicated to maneuver but with the proper information,
the processes can become must less strenuous. High profile cases can provide
examples for some of the possible issues a divorcing couple may face,
but individuals considering divorce or facing child support or custody
issues should look into Washington family laws in order to gain a better
perspective for their situation. Being prepared is a good first step when
entering into the sometimes long process of divorce.